Marietta College Academic Calendar
This calendar is intended to give a quick reference of important dates during the school year, such as first day of classes, registration deadlines, etc.
For a full-listing of on-campus events, please see the Events Calendar
For an overview of Commencement and Graduation, as well as other ceremonies, please visit the Annual Traditions page.
For this year's Commencement Schedule, please visit the Commencement Schedule page.
For Summer Session Course Dates please visit the Summer Session page.
View 2011-2012 Academic Calendar
Download the 2011-2012 Calendar
Fall 2011 Semester
August
Aug 2
Fall Payments Due
Aug 25
Transfer Student Orientation
Aug 28
Freshman Matriculation
Aug 29
All Classes Begin
Aug 29
PSEO Registration
September
Sep 2
Last Day to Add Courses
Sep 5
Labor Day - Classes Held and Offices Closed
Sep 9
Last Day to Drop Courses Without "W" on Transcript
October
Oct 8-11
Four Day Break
Oct 12
Classes Resume
Oct 14-16
Homecoming
Oct 19
Mid-Term Grades Due at Records Office 9:00 AM
Oct 28
Last Day to Withdraw With Grade of "W"
Oct 31
Pre-registration begins
November
Nov 23-27
Thanksgiving Break
Nov 24
Thanksgiving Day
Nov 28
Classes Resume
December
Dec 9
Last Day of Classes
Dec 10,11
Reading Days
Dec 12-16
Final Exams
Dec 20
Final Grades Due at Records Office 9:00 AM
Spring 2012 Semester
January
Jan 3
Spring Payments Due
Jan 16
All Classes Begin
Jan 16
PSEO Registration
Jan 20
Last Day to Add Courses
Jan 27
Last Day to Drop Courses Without "W" on Transcript
February
Feb 14
Founders Day
Feb 16
Founders Day Observed
March
Mar 10-18
Spring Break
Mar 14
Mid-Term Grades Due at Records Office 9:00 AM
Mar 19
Classes Resume
Mar 23
Last Day to Withdraw With Grade of "W"
Mar 26
Pre-regsitration begins
April
Apr 27
Last Day of Classes
Apr 28,29
Reading Days
Apr 30-May 4
Final Exams
May
Apr 30-May 4
Final Exams
May 8
Final Grades Due at Records Office 9:00 AM
May 13
Commencement
View Final Exam Schedule
Download the Fall 2011 Final Exam Schedule
Spring 2012 Final Exam Schedule
Fall 2011 Semester
| Time | Monday December 12 | Tuesday December 13 | Wednesday December 14 | Thursday December 15 | Friday December 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 to 11 a.m. |
Reading Period | 8:00 |
9:30 |
9:00 MWF |
8:00 |
| 12 to 2:30 p.m. |
10:00 MWF |
11:00 MWF |
12:00 |
COMM 101 HONR 112 |
11:00 TTH |
| 3 to 5:30 p.m. |
2:00 MWF and 2:00-3:15 MW or WF |
2:30 |
ALL OTHER TIMES (3:00, ETC.) |
1:00 |
1:00 |
| 7 to 9:30 p.m. |
Monday Evening Classes | Tuesday Evening Classes | Wednesday Evening Classes | Thursday Evening Classes |
Any student having three examinations on one day may reschedule one of the examinations.
All changes must be authorized by the Provost.
Examinations will be held in the room in which classes meet regularly, and at the times scheduled above, unless instructors make other arrangements with the Provost. The Provost will only authorize a change for extraordinary circumstances such as illness or family emergency.
Please note the final examination schedule before making any travel plans because no changes will be authorized on that basis.
No final examinations are to be given during the final week of classes. Final exam changes cannot be made after the last day of classes December 9, 2011).
Grades due by 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 20, 2011.
Spring 2012 Semester
| Time | Monday April 30 | Tuesday May 1 | Wednesday May 2 | Thursday May 3 | Friday May 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 to 11 a.m. |
Reading Period | 9:30 TTH |
8:00 |
9:00 MWF |
8:00 TTH |
| 12 to 2:30 p.m. |
12:00 MWF |
2:30 TTH |
10:00 |
11:00 MWF |
11:00 |
| 3 to 5:30 p.m. |
1:00 TTH |
ALL OTHER TIMES (3:00, ETC.) |
2:00 |
COMM 101 HONR 112 |
1:00 MWF |
| 7 to 9:30 p.m. |
Monday Evening Classes | Tuesday Evening Classes | Wednesday Evening Classes | Thursday Evening Classes |
Any student having three examinations on one day may reschedule one of the examinations.
All changes must be authorized by the Provost.
Examinations will be held in the room in which classes meet regularly, and at the times scheduled above, unless instructors make other arrangements with the Provost. The Provost will only authorize a change for extraordinary circumstances such as illness or family emergency.
Please note the final examination schedule before making any travel plans because no changes will be authorized on that basis.
No final examinations are to be given during the final week of classes. Final exam changes cannot be made after the last day of classes April 27, 2012).
Grades due in Records Office by 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 8, 2012.